On Becoming a Different Version of Yourself

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On becoming a different version of yourself⁣:
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(as I sit in the uncomfortable-ness of my own change!!) ⁣
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This has been on my mind lately. Maybe it’s summer turning into fall, but I just feel a lot of change all around me. ⁣
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It’s okay to evolve into a different version of yourself. It can be overwhelming to feel sort of unrecognizable to yourself, but it’s all part of growth. I know a lot of my college freshmen feel this way. Any experience that stretches you or helps you evaluate what you want and how to get there, can be uncomfortable. You’re just becoming a more truthful version of yourself. Be patient. Be gentle. Have a dance party. Cry. Call your mentors. Tell the people you love, that you love them. This too shall pass. 📸 by @maja_bee

My Best Advice for Living with College Roommates

 

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on college roommates ⁣ ⁣ a little late to posting this because many of you have already moved into your dorms, but just a note on living with roommates for the first time. ⁣ ⁣ My biggest piece of advice is to have zero expectations. Most of you will be squeezed into a room with a stranger. Don’t put pressure on the roommate situation by thinking that you guys should be best friends, invite each other to everything, have the same philosophies or standards of living. You just have to be open. There can be so much newness in college and being in this major life transition can be overwhelming. Take this time to get curious about yourself, about others, about your needs, likes, and dislikes. College, and freshman year especially, can be an amazing time for self-discovery if you allow it. ⁣ ⁣ ** Bigger piece of advice** Figure out your roommate’s schedule and pencil in alone time. Most places at school are common areas so it can be hard to find time to be by yourself and decompress. Everyone needs time by themselves so schedule it when your roommate is at class and you’re not. 📸 by @maja_bee

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Mind Body Medicine

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Mind Body Medicine ⁣
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Back-to-school can stir up lots of feelings and it’s basically been the focus of all my sessions since the beginning of August. A topic I’ve shared with my students is the mind body connection or how your thoughts and emotions can affect your physical condition. Not as a replacement for medical advice, but whenever I feel out of sorts in my body, I try to think of the emotional component in a literal way. Examples: ⁣
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A friend said she had no appetite and I asked, “What’s eating you up?”⁣
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I had heartburn and my mom asked me, “What’s burning your heart?”⁣
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A student had a neck ache and I asked, “Is anyone in your life being a pain in the neck?”⁣
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My hip flexors were super tight and I asked myself, “Where am I being inflexible?”⁣
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Mindful questions can help you see yourself or situation from a perspective that maybe you didn’t consider before. Pay attention to how you feel physically. Butterflies in your stomach, tension headaches, tight neck and shoulders can all indicate built up feelings. Your body talks to you all day long, you just have to listen. ✨📸 by @maja_bee

Who’s in your Inner Circle?

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Who’s in your inner circle? I think about this a lot as I believe that it’s so important to be discerning about whom you go to for guidance. If a business has a Board of Directors for a company’s growth and well being, why wouldn’t you have one for yours? It’s more than just a great group of friends (and you guys know I love my #dwnycoven). I have many different mentors that help me on a range of topics from advising on my work, to more importantly, supporting my inner well being. Do you have a Personal Board of Advisors? Everyone needs one.

mentor faq

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